Educational Philosophy for 21st Century Teachers [Hardcover]

This book explores education in the 21st century in post-modern Western societies through a philosophical lens. Taking a broad perspective of education and its attendant terminology, assumptions, myths and influences; the author examines why we teach as opposed to how. In doing so, he includes not only teachers, but all adults who are involved in bringing up children. Applying philosophical theories throughout history to present day practice, this volume is sure to be a useful resource not only for teachers who are just starting out, but those with an interest in education in the past, present and future. This wide-ranging book will be valuable for educators, parents and educational policy makers, and all those who believe it takes a village to raise a child.Chapter 1. Introduction - What is Education for?
Part I. The History of Philosophy and the Purpose of Education
Chapter 2. The Importance of Philosophy
Chapter 3. The Purpose of Education
Part II. Schooling versus Education
Chapter 4. School: History, Meaning, Context and Construct
Chapter 5. School: Rhetoric, Reality and Revisionism
Part III. The Kingdom of Childhood
Chapter 6. Development over the Life Span
Chapter 7. The Twenty-First-Century Child
Part IV. 'I Always Wanted to Be a Teacher'
Chapter 8. Teaching the Teachers
Chapter 9. The Role of the Teacher
Part V. Case Studies of Educational Philosophies
Chapter 10. International Comparisons and Case Studies
Chapter 11. Thinking Outside the Classroom
Part VI. The Future of Education
Chapter 12. Predicting Unknown Futures
Chapter 13. A Holistic View of Education.Thomas Stehlik is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of South Australia. A former secondary English teacher, he has worked with pre-service and in-service teachers and adult educators. His research interlƒ»